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Seersucker Vintage

DDDominick Silk Seersucker Dress
Located in New York, NY
Lovely DDDominick Black Silk Seersucker versatile summer dress, simply cut with ruffled trim on
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1980s Seersucker Vintage

1970S BROOKS BROTHERS Brown & Beige Cotton Seersucker Men's Pants
Located in New York, NY
1970S BROOKS BROTHERS Brown & Beige Cotton Seersucker Men's Pants
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

1960S BROOKS BROTHERS Blue & Grey Cotton Seersucker Men's Plaid Pants
Located in New York, NY
1960S BROOKS BROTHERS Blue & Grey Cotton Seersucker Men's Plaid Pants
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1960s Seersucker Vintage

1990S VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Blue & White Cotton Seersucker Men's Gatsby Style Blazer
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in New York, NY
chest. 1990S VIVIENNE WESTWOOD Blue & White Cotton Seersucker Men's Gatsby Style Blazer
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1990s British Seersucker Vintage

1980s Angelo Tarlazzi Vintage Red and White Seersucker Nautical Striped Dress
By Angelo Tarlazzi
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic late 80s / 90s does 1950s / 50s ANGELO TARLAZZI red and white seersucker fit n' flare
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1990s French Seersucker Vintage

Gino Charles by Malcolm Starr Madras Seersucker Sequin Dress, 1960's
By Malcolm Starr, Gino Charles
Located in Atlanta, GA
1960's sundress in a brightly colored seersucker madras plaid fabric by Gino Charles, a division of
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

1940S Yellow Cotton Seersucker Blue Floral Wrap House Dress With Belt & Pocket
Located in New York, NY
1940S Yellow Cotton Seersucker Blue Floral Wrap House Dress With Belt & Pocket
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1940s Seersucker Vintage

1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Be
Located in New York, NY
1940S Ethnic Medallion Printed Cotton Seersucker Button Front Dress With Tie Belt
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1940s Seersucker Vintage

1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Sh
Located in New York, NY
1940S White & Red Cotton Seersucker Bohemian Russian Style Floral Rose Print Short Sleeve House
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1940s Seersucker Vintage

1960s Florence Walsh Vintage Seersucker Blue and White Striped Cotton 60s Suit
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1960s FLORENCE WALSH blue and white seersucker textured cotton double breasted skirt
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

Calvin Klein Collection 1990s Size 6 8 Seersucker Utility Vintage 90s Vest Shirt
By Calvin Klein Collection, Calvin Klein
Located in San Diego, CA
Classic CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION for BERGDORF GOODMAN Size 8 seersucker utility vest top ! Features
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1990s Italian Seersucker Vintage

Pair of 1960s Armchairs in Brown Bute Fabric with Polished Teak Handrests
Located in London, GB
fabric (fine worsted wool woven seersucker fabric) . Each chair sits on four fully working small castor
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Seersucker Vintage

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Metal

1950's Raffia Sun Cap, Miami Beach
Located in New York, NY
Charming 1950's raffia and navy seersucker cap by Kathleen Originals of Miami. Beach wear fashions
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

Bill Blass Swimsuit - 1980s Vintage - Red & Navy Lycra - Faux Pockets + Buttons
By Bill Blass
Located in KENT, GB
Product details: Bill Blass - Red Seersucker Lycra Swimsuit - Gold Button Detail - x 2 Front Faux
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1980s American Seersucker Vintage

Vintage Pierrre Balmain Black Dinner Dress
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
A chic dinner dress by Balmain. In a seersucker like fabric with silk lining. This dress is
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1960s French Seersucker Vintage

1950's American Red Cross Volunteer Uniform Mint Condition
Located in Toronto, Ontario
seersucker fabric with mother-of-pearl removable buttons down the front, on the belt and the epaulettes
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

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VIVIENNE WESTWOOD black velvet corset, c. 1990s
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Genève, CH
- Vivienne Westwood black velvet corset - Internal boning - Back zip fastening - UK 10 - FR 38 - US 6 / a little stretch but fit Small, more as a 34 FR (check measurement)
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1990s British Seersucker Vintage

Vintage 1950's Bergdorf Goodman Ivory Sequin Embroidered Tulle Strapless Gown
By Bergdorf Goodman
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
In this gorgeous early 1950's Bergdorf Goodman ivory-white gown, the detailed construction and meticulous attention to detail are comparable to what you will find in modern haute-cou...
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

Oscar de la Renta Black Silk Taffeta Pleated Ruffle Cocktail Dress, 1980s
By Oscar De La Renta
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Having worked for internationally renowned couturiers before launching his own successful brand, Oscar de la Renta established a long legacy of opulent and stylish fashion. De la Ren...
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1980s American Seersucker Vintage

Giorgio Armani Strapless White and Silver Lace Gown
By Giorgio Armani
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Giorgio Armani Strapless white and silver lace gown with iridescent beads. Lace has beautiful silver grey embroidery. Perfect for wedding or rehearsal dinner . Fit size : M...
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1990s Italian Seersucker Vintage

Vintage Lace Wedding Gown with Scalloped Edges and Long Sleeves Size Small
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage wedding gown is fabricated from layers of white lace featuring scalloped edges and satin. The scalloped neckline is adorned with sequins and pearl accents. There are cen...
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20th Century Unknown Seersucker Vintage

Ivory Lace 1930s Wedding Ensemble
Located in Alford, MA
A rare find, this wedding dress and jacket from the 1930s is made of ivory lace and is in excellent condition. The bias-cut dress has a V-neck and empire bodice and features an allur...
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1930s American Seersucker Vintage

Ivory Lace 1930s Wedding Ensemble
Ivory Lace 1930s Wedding Ensemble
Size: approximate size 0-2
A Romantic Dress in white cotton Net applied with printed Chiffon Circa 1938
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1935-1940 France Summer long dress, made of white cotton net tulle applied with floral printed silk chiffon, with an assumed romanticism and dating from the late 1930s. Sleev...
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1930s French Seersucker Vintage

Chloe Sequin Flower Dress
By Chloé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This exceptional Chloe dress is made with embroidered sequins flowers which you can wear on bridals or party's. We offer more exclusive vinatge items, view our frontstore. Details:...
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Seersucker Vintage

Badgley Mischka Cream Beaded Strapless wedding Gown w/ Train
By Badgley Mischka
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a stunning wedding gown from Badgley Mischka. The bodice is decorated with beading and rhinestones and the skirt has beading and sequins. There is a tulle underskirt for full...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Seersucker Vintage

Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit, c. 1969
By Courrèges, André Courrèges
Located in London, GB
Courreges couture brown wool mini skirt suit with wooden buttons and silk lining. c. 1969
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1960s French Seersucker Vintage

Pierre Balmain 1950s Haute Couture Cream Jacquard Two Piece Bridal Set
By Pierre Balmain
Located in London, GB
This timeless 1950s New Look style Haute Couture two piece by Pierre Balmain is in impeccable condition with exceptional line and form. The soft cream jacquard fabric is embossed wit...
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1950s French Seersucker Vintage

Graceland Black Silver Stud Wool Bellbottom Ranch Wear Rodeo Set - S-M, 1960s
Located in Tucson, AZ
Up your Western game with this never-worn ranch wear set worthy of its own Tarantino film. Fully trimmed in silver studs, it has the swagger of men's chaps but enough curves for Jane...
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

1980s Norma Kamali Victorian Inspired Black Dress
By Norma Kamali
Located in Portland, OR
This is a sensational vintage 1980's Norma Kamali dress in a beautiful black satin taffeta. Norma Kamali often used the Victorian era as inspiration for her clothing and she was able...
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1980s American Seersucker Vintage

Duro Olowu Green Blue Red Cut Out Silk Lace Cape, 2012
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Duro Olowu is a Nigerian designer who made a splash in the fashion scene in 2005. Educated in the UK, Olowu’s designs offer a brilliant cosmopolitan fervor featuring mesmerizing colo...
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2010s Seersucker Vintage

VICTOR COSTA Off White Iridescent Strapless Beaded Gown Size 2 4
By Victor Costa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Victor Costa gown is composed of an off white layered mesh with iridescent cascading beaded applique. There is a center back zipper closure with interior boning and bra. In gr...
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20th Century American Seersucker Vintage

Worn in Sex and The City 2, Iconic John Galliano Christian Dior Newsprint Dress
By John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in New York, NY
Being offered is the Iconic John Galliano for Christian Dior Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 Newsprint Dress WORN by Sarah Jessica Parker and lent by Vintage Luxury N.Y. for Sex and the Cit...
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Early 2000s French Seersucker Vintage

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1970's Estevez Seersucker Pink & Ivory Candy Stripes Dress
By Estevez
Located in London, GB
Celebrated amongst the vintage connoisseurs, Estévez is synonym with tasteful and well made dresses. This textured cotton dress features candy pink and ivory stripes, and has an ove...
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

Hermès Blue Gaby Seersucker Pointu Solaire Wrap Cap 33hz1009 Hat
By Hermès
Located in Forest Hills, NY
OVERALL NEW CONDITION ( 10/10 or N ) Retail $585 Signs of Wear: The item is Brand New, No Box, but has tag. This item will ship out immediately. Previously owned, unless otherwise st...
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20th Century French Seersucker Vintage

Ted Lapidus Vintage Yellow Striped Seersucker Jumpsuit
By Ted Lapidus
Located in Sparks, NV
Vintage Ted Lapidus button up yellow seersucker jumpsuit with cropped pants and sleeves. Details
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Late 20th Century French Seersucker Vintage

1970S Cotton Seersucker 40S Style Floral Print Dress
Located in New York, NY
1970S Cotton Seersucker 40S Style Floral Print Dress
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

TS (S) L Blue Seersucker Cotton Sport Coat
Located in San Francisco, CA
TS(S) relaxed casual sport coat come in a light blue seersucker cotton material, with a notch lapel
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Late 20th Century Japanese Seersucker Vintage

1940s Ripley's "Beleive it or not" Seersucker Romper Jumpsuit
Located in New York, NY
1940s Ripley's "Beleive it or not" Seersucker Romper Jumpsuit
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1940s American Seersucker Vintage

Lord & Taylor Maxi Seersucker Striped Wrap Skirt, 1960’s
By Lord & Taylor
Located in Atlanta, GA
Seersucker was made for Summer! This adorable striped seersucker maxi skirt wraps and ties for an
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

Christian Dior Seersucker Plaid Cotton Halter Peasant Dress, 1960s
By Christian Dior
Located in Atlanta, GA
colors including yellow, orange, pale green, lavender and watermelon pink. The cotton seersucker plaid
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1960s French Seersucker Vintage

Gold Seersucker Striped Halter Top Evening Dress, circa 1980
Located in Atlanta, GA
feel and weight of something you might expect from a galaxy far, far away with a seersucker texture in
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1980s Unknown Seersucker Vintage

1940S Blue & Red Plaid Cotton Seersucker Peter Pan Collar Dress
Located in New York, NY
1940S Blue & Red Plaid Cotton Seersucker Peter Pan Collar Dress
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1940s Seersucker Vintage

1980S Off White & Peach Cotton / Rayon Seersucker Colorfully Embroidered Kaftan
Located in New York, NY
1980S Off White & Peach Cotton / Rayon Seersucker Colorfully Embroidered Kaftan
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1980s Seersucker Vintage

Vintage Diane Freis Pink Pastel Print Seersucker Cotton Dress & Scarf
By Diane Freis
Located in Portland, OR
Freis. This gorgeous pink seersucker dress has puff sleeves and a matching scarf or sash. The wonderful
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1970s American Seersucker Vintage

1970's Saks Fifth Avenue Seersucker Peplum Maxi Dress Ensemble
By Saks Fifth Avenue
Located in Atlanta, GA
silhouette is youthfully updated in a fun seersucker plaid cotton fabric with shades of natural white, mint
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1970s American Seersucker Vintage

1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House D
Located in New York, NY
1940S Buttercream Yellow & Purple Cotton Seersucker Floral Zipper Front House Dress With Pockets
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1940s Seersucker Vintage

Jean Paul Gaultier Seersucker Prince Albert Wide Leg Pants circa 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of red and white seersucker pants by Jean Paul Gaultier c. 1990s. They have a
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1990s Seersucker Vintage

6 John Widdicomb Walnut French Louis XVI Neoclassical Seersucker Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
carved ribbons, beading, rope twist accents, tapered fluted legs and striped Seersucker fabric
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Late 20th Century Louis XVI Seersucker Vintage

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Fabric, Walnut

RALPH LAUREN 40 Regular Cream & Blue Striped Seersucker Notch Lapel Sport Coat
By Polo Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren
Located in San Francisco, CA
POLO RALPH LAUREN sport coat comes in cream and blue striped seersucker with a notch lapel, three
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Late 20th Century Italian Seersucker Vintage

Petit Belgium Settee
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Petit Belgium settee with seersucker blue and white fabric and wooden carved ivory trim.
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Late 20th Century Seersucker Vintage

Petit Belgium Settee
Petit Belgium Settee
H 21 in W 29.25 in D 14 in
Christian Lacroix
By Christian Lacroix
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cotton bias cut seersucker mini dress with hot pink eyelet lace under-layer. Sweetheart
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Late 20th Century French Seersucker Vintage

Teal Traina 1966 Cotton Polka-Dot Jumpsuit and Jacket
By Teal Traina
Located in Gresham, OR
. Jumpsuit is in summer seersucker with flared legs! Size 6.
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

A vintage 1950s couture backless bottle green cocktail dress by Edward Abbort
By Edward Abbott
Located in London, GB
A vintage 1950s couture backless bottle green seersucker cocktail dress by Edward Abbort zips at
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

KOOS VAN DEN AKKER c.1970's 2 Piece Peach Plaid One Shoulder Top Skirt Suit Set
By Koos Van den Akker
Located in Thiensville, WI
, pink, and white seersucker plaid. Bias cut one-shoulder top. Multi-color diamond-quilted floral pattern
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1970s American Seersucker Vintage

Vintage 1940's Mary Muffet Red & White Striped Cotton Off-Shoulder Ruffle Dress
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
brand's genius. I love the red and white striped seersucker cotton fabric which is fantastic for the
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1940s American Seersucker Vintage

Mens 1970's Seersucker Large Blazer
Located in New York, NY
Mens 1970's Seersucker Large Blazer
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

Yves Saint Laurent Plaid Seersucker Jacket
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in New York, NY
Yves Saint Laurent, rive gauche, plaid seersucker summer jacket, having a shirt like style with a
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1970s French Seersucker Vintage

50s Seersucker Print Summer Dress with Belt
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Seersucker Print Summer Dress with Belt
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1950s Seersucker Vintage

50s Seersucker Floral Print Button Front Summer Dress
Located in San Francisco, CA
50s Seersucker Floral Print Button Front Summer Dress
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1950s Seersucker Vintage

Preppy 1960's Tannerway Seersucker Gingham Garment Bag
Located in Atlanta, GA
modern day luggage. The breathable and, oh so adorable, blue and white gingham seersucker cotton fabric
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1960s American Seersucker Vintage

Vintage Gianni Versace Couture Numbered Seersucker Overalls Romper Jumpsuit
By Gianni Versace
Located in San Diego, CA
Pre-Death Gianni Versace!!! Seersucker orange and white romper, with pocket at front bodice
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1980s Italian Seersucker Vintage

1970'S BROOKS BROTHERS Cotton Men's Patchwork Seersucker Pants XL
Located in New York, NY
1970'S BROOKS BROTHERS Cotton Men's Patchwork Seersucker Pants XL
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

1970's YVES SAINT LAURENT lime green cotton seersucker crop top and tiered skirt
By Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Matching crop top and tiered skirt in lime-green seersucker cotton designed by Yves Saint Laurent
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1970s French Seersucker Vintage

Moschino Applique Doll Set
By Moschino
Located in New York, NY
top and seersucker skirt both with lace trim. 1990's Italy. Size 8 USA. Knit top 22" long, 32" Bust
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1990s Italian Seersucker Vintage

Exceptional Set Of 8 Federal Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
carvings, resting on tapering spear front feet and saber back legs. The chairs are covered in a seersucker
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20th Century Federal Seersucker Vintage

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Fabric, Mahogany

Christian Dior black opened back silk evening dress. circa 1970s
By Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
. Constructed with black silk seersucker organza material. The dress has a V-neckline décolleté adorned with
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1960s British Seersucker Vintage

MM6 Maison Martin Margiela Seersucker Sweater
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Newport Beach, CA
MM6 Sweater is knitted with a look of rucking or seersucker effect.. It has a ribbed waist and a
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Late 20th Century Italian Seersucker Vintage

1960s Fab Seersucker Victor Costa Maxi
By Victor Costa
Located in Rockwood, ON
I am in love with the dress! It's a lightweight printed cotton mix with a seersucker texture
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1960s Seersucker Vintage

A Decorative Salterini Sofa Upholserted in Seersucker Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
A Salterini indoor/outdoor sofa that has been freshly upholstered in seersucker fabric. The frames
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

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Steel

Decorative Pair of Salterini Lounge Chairs in Seersucker Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of indoor/outdoor Salterini arm chairs newly upholstered in Seersucker fabric. From the
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1950s American Seersucker Vintage

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Steel

Issey Miyake Red Shrunken Bomber Jacket
By Issey Miyake
Located in Los Angeles, CA
that's a kind of modern take on seersucker with it's woven puckers. Jacket borrows its elasticized
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1990s Japanese Seersucker Vintage

1940s Claire McCardell surplice wrap day dress
By Claire McCardell
Located in New York, NY
Townley wrap dress with surplice neckline in a light and fresh navy seersucker with decorative white
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1940s American Seersucker Vintage

1960s Donald Brooks Crop Top & Maxi
By Donald Brooks
Located in Rockwood, ON
cotton mix with a seersucker texture striping running through it to give added dimension. The top is
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1960s Seersucker Vintage

Vintage Bowling Pin Bench
Located in New York, NY
Beautifully crafted bench made out of real vintage bowling pins with a tufted seersucker fabric top
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20th Century American Seersucker Vintage

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Upholstery

Vintage Bowling Pin Bench
Vintage Bowling Pin Bench
H 18.25 in W 48.5 in D 16.5 in
Amazing 1971 Donald Brooks Halter Top & Skirt
Located in Rockwood, ON
. The fabric is just fabulous with a multi-color floral print on a cotton mix with a nod to a seersucker
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1970s Seersucker Vintage

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Seersucker Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary seersucker vintage you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Beige is a pretty popular color, but we also have Gray, Brown, White and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a seersucker vintage from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Yves Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein Collection and Calvin Klein are consistently popular. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking these accessories, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Seersucker Vintage?

On average, a seersucker vintage on 1stDibs sells for $510, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $2,500 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Finding the Right clothing for You

From museum-worthy vintage Oscar de la Renta evening dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing available on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think Galliano and Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Chanel remain classic for haute couture advocates and beyond. By exploring the vast array of vintage collections on these pages, you can transform your closet into a retreat that is as retro as it is royal. 

Velvet cocktail dresses and silk evening gowns designed by French-born American couturiere Pauline Trigère — who dressed Wallis Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor — have proven timeless since their mid-century debut, while an overcoat by Alexander McQueen is the perfect finishing touch. In fact, an emerald one stays in rotation for Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

Those seeking modern high-fashion brands are also in luck. Turn your day-to-day into a runway with selections from Dolce & Gabbana, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace or complete that fresh look with stunning footwear classics from the likes of Gucci and Christian Louboutin. The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. 

Build your collection of covetable and iconic vintage garments by shopping on 1stDibs. No matter where you roam, our diverse apparel and accessories will keep you covered in the hottest styles and comfiest black hoodie imaginable.

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